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Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched the Aqua Shrimp Farming Internship on Thursday in Muzaffargarh. The program will provide practical training and career opportunities for youth with degrees in Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Zoology.
As per details, CM Maryam Nawaz introduced the internship in the Aqua Shrimp Farming program to empower the youth. This initiative was undertaken by the Fisheries Department’s shrimp farm in Muzaffargarh at the direction of CM Punjab.
Graduates in Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Zoology can apply for this internship program. Applicants will receive six months of practical training and a monthly remuneration of Rs 50,000. Young applicants can apply online through the job portal.
Maryam Nawaz highlighted the importance of cultivating shrimp at the inauguration ceremony, emphasizing its economic potential both domestically and internationally. She informed participants of her vision to transform 100,000 acres of barren land in South Punjab into productive shrimp farming areas, potentially bringing in over a billion dollars in revenue.
The CM also encouraged farmers and investors to participate in the shrimp farming projects, which could generate between 10,000 and 20,000 jobs. The government of Punjab will provide farmers and investors with leased lands, incentives, and necessary equipment.
It is worth mentioning that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz inaugurated Pakistan’s largest pilot project for shrimp farming in Jhalarin North, a suburban area of Muzaffargarh, on September 24. This marked a significant step in the country’s aquaculture industry. While addressing the audience, she said, “There is a huge demand for shrimp worldwide, and we must capitalize on it. Shrimp farming on 100,000 acres can generate up to one billion dollars in foreign exchange, with a potential profit margin of up to 40 percent.”
